Patricia Gonsalves, CPA, CA

Executive summary

Patricia is BDO Canada's Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer. She works with the National Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Council to help BDO cultivate a work environment that encourages and supports inclusion and diversity.

Patricia also works on initiatives that enable people to feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard.

Patricia is also a Quality Assurance partner for BDO's Burlington and Mississauga offices, and is responsible for establishing and monitoring quality standards for the firms accounting and auditing practice. She oversees quality control on audits, reviews and compilations, and advises on technical accounting and auditing matters.

With over 20 years of experience, her expertise includes investment funds, privately held businesses, and not-for-profit organizations.

Professional affiliations

Member, CPA Canada Private Enterprise Advisory Committee
Former Member, CPA Canada Review Engagement Guidance Task Force
Former Member, CPA Canada Audits of Not-for-Profit Organizations Guidance Task Force
Former Member, CPA Canada Board of Evaluators

Professional designations and education

Chartered Professional Accountant, Ontario (1996)
Bachelor of Commerce Economics and Finance, University of Toronto (1993)